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Cathodic Polarization
(Polarization of cathodic rxn by shift of potential to a more negative value)
Increase cathodic polarization by c (from c=Ecorr-ec to c=E*-ec) and
plot applied current, iapp, vs potential, E.
Anodic Polarization
(Polarization of anodic rxn by shift of potential to a more positive value)
Increase anodic polarization by a (from a=Ecorr-ea to a=E*-ea) and
plot applied current, iapp, vs potential, E.
ic + iapp = ia
supplies e-
consumes e-
Cathodic Polarization
ia = ic - iapp
Instrumentation
Controlled current (galvanostatic) technique
Current is applied at a
pre-determined rate
and the potential is
measured through a
reference electrode
Instrumentation
Controlled potential (potentiostatic) technique
References
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